Engineering Consultant - Support Engineering

BAE Systems; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking an Engineering Consultant - Support Engineering to join the Barrow-In-Furness or Filton team, working in a hybrid setup. You will shape engineering data strategies and enable evidence-based decisions across submarine programmes.

You'll collaborate with engineering, IM&T, and stakeholders to implement data governance, integrate PLM/ERP systems, and drive improvements in asset performance and supportability, while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• Experience in through-life or digital engineering within defence.
• Proven track record leading data-driven engineering change.
• Strong understanding of data management and lifecycle support.
• Knowledge of CADMID lifecycle and MOD/Def-Stan standards.
• Experience delivering data integration from governance to analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering-driven data strategies for lifecycle sustainment.
• Define data, tools, and platforms to meet engineering needs.
• Establish data quality, integrity, and compliance frameworks.
• Drive integration across PLM, ERP, LSAR, analytics environments.
• Collaborate with leads and stakeholders to embed lifecycle data practices.
• Support digital capability and data exploitation initiatives.

Skills

Engineering data management

Lifecycle sustainment

Digital engineering

Data governance

MOD/Def-Stan standards

PLM integration

Data analytics

Change leadership

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

DescriptionJob Title: Engineering Consultant - Support EngineeringLocation: Barrow-In-Furness or Filton, hybridSalary:CompetitiveWho we are:Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions, shaping a safer future for all of us. From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

What you will be doing

In this role, you'll lead the development and implementation of engineering-led data strategies that enable evidence-based decision‑making, optimise asset performance, and reduce support costs across the lifecycle of major submarine programmes. You'll play a key role in defining how engineering and sustainment data is governed, integrated,
and leveraged to support long‑term operational success. Working closely with engineering teams, IM&T, and enterprise stakeholders, you'll help create a seamless digital thread from design through to in‑service support, ensuring engineering data frameworks align with technical, safety, and contractual standards.

Core duties

• Lead the development and implementation of engineering-driven data strategies to support lifecycle sustainment and optimisation
• Define the data, tools, and digital platforms required to meet engineering and supportability needs
• Establish frameworks for data quality, integrity, traceability, and compliance with engineering and safety standards
• Drive integration across PLM, ERP, LSAR, reliability, safety, and analytics environments
• Collaborate with engineering leads, IM&T, and wider stakeholders to embed lifecycle-focused data practices
• Support the delivery of engineering transformation initiatives focused on digital capability and data exploitation

Essential Skills

• Degree
  qualified in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or equivalent technical discipline
• Experience in through-life engineering, supportability engineering, or digital engineering within defence or similarly complex engineering environments
• Proven experience leading engineering-driven change or transformation involving digital tools and data exploitation
• Understanding of engineering data management principles and lifecycle support requirements
• Knowledge of the CADMID lifecycle, support engineering principles, and relevant MOD/Def-Stan standards
• Experience delivering engineering data integration initiatives from governance through to analytics and decision support

The Information Knowledge Management Transition to Support Team

This is a newly created and highly strategic role focused on shaping the future of data management across our Submarine programmes. As the fleet enters service, the focus is evolving from initial Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) data towards